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January 15, 2015 Service bulletin

The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes

Audi technical service bulletin A461599 2034181- for 2013-2016 Audi A6, 2013-2014 Audi Q5 and 2013-2016 Audi S4 and others.

Bulletin number
A461599 2034181-
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic
Summary
The customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. The customer may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 47 complaints in the brakes category.

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